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FBI, NSA Warn Cybersecurity Experts of Impending BlackMatter Ransomware Attacks
BlackMatter is picking up where DarkSide left off with ransomware attacks.
FinCEN: Ransomware on the Rise, Bitcoin Is the Most-Used Payment Method
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said Bitcoin is the most popular method of payment for ransomware.
Researchers Bake Malware Protection Directly Into SSDs
An international team of researchers has developed a firmware solution to the ransomware problem, detecting and stopping malicious activity on your SSD before its contents are lost to criminals.
First Ransomware to Use Intermittent Encryption Revealed
Sophos discovered that new ransomware, LockFile, is the first to use intermittent encryption to evade detection.
A Service That Helped Cybercriminals Launder Money With Crypto Shut Down
A service called Antinalysis that helped cybercriminals safely launder money with cryptocurrency has shut down.
Gigabyte Gets Hacked, Attackers Steal 112GB of Data Plus AMD and Intel Info
A group of attackers has managed to break into a Gigabyte HQ server and steal confidential data regarding products under NDA from Intel, AMD, and AMI.
Hackers Demand $70 Million in Ransomware Attack Hitting 200+ Companies
Hacker group REvil demanded $70 million worth of Bitcoin in exchange for the decryption key used in its latest ransomware campaign.
Cigent K2 Secure Portable SSD Review: Stop Ransomware in Its Tracks
Cigent pairs secure software with heavily encrypted storage, for those who need to meet data compliance standards.